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Well actually when i stop and think about it, i'm not eating much at all. I think it's definitely what you eat. I had mashed peas and that didn't last long at all, but if I eat ground meat or something heavier it lasts longer. I gues in my mind I think I should only be able to eat like a mouse.

You guys, I'm so excited! Although very small I had a breakthrough and lost 2kg or 4 1/2 pounds:smile: I can't tell you how motivating that made me feel. I started to get a little down because I knew I wasn't eating alot and nothing was changing. Today was my day to start exercising, but having this good news gets my motor running for a good workout! I want to believe that those 4 1/2 pounds are forever gone with determination. hope you all are doing well!

Ladies, I need some help. Not sure if it's my mental or my tummy. But I'm still getting hungry. I think that I should definitely have my fill soon. I feel like I'm eating too much, the restriction is just not there. Anyone feel this way?

Good for you, I love the chicken from chinese because it is very tender. I'm at work now and it's difficult to plan what your going to take when you don't have a lot of choices. I'm on my way to mushies really soon and all I can think about if fish or corned beef:tt2:

Hi poconomom! I'm sorry about your gas pain in your shoulder, I have terrible gas today also all trapped under my left side under the ribs. Iykes! it's killing me. Also, you were able to go to solid foods this soon? noticed you had shrimp and chicken.

SWRKTP your no wimp! surgry is rough on the body regardless. I'm at work right now and ready to pass out...and i still have 6 more hours to go:ohmy: I'm going to make it!

The 2 inch incision must be where your port is...is it tight or feel like it's pulling?

Hi Jacee, Glad to know you're doing well. I drink the same Carnation drink and I love it compared to the protein drinks my husband drinks when he's working out. Today is day 7 for me...and I actually got hungry yesterday. freaked me out...maybe i'm not taking in enough fluids. keep up the good work!

So terebel, how are you feeling? Today i'm much tighter in my portal area and that was to be expected. I don't need to take any meds, it's just the stairs at my job are killer:mad:

Hi Paxie and Moonbeam... I am in pain today also, last night I came home from work Hungry and I had a little bit of egg drop soup. By the time i got to bed I felt this tight pulling sensation right around my port area. I'm not in a good mood this morning:frown:

The results matter in one hand and in the other my main reasoning for having the band was to teach myself how to make better food choices and to prevent from over eating. My comment about the scale is out of curiosity because so many have had such remarkable results. Today is day 7 for me and right now i'm feeling extremely tight in th area of my portal...have you experienced this?

I'm with you...the scale hasn't reflected any change for me. I wasn't too concerned because it is so early on and I am not yet ready for the gym...hopefully in a few days.

Hi ladies, I too was banded on Tuesday Apr 14. However I'm in Kuwait so I was probably coming out of the recovery room when you guys were waking up:smile:.(7 hrs ahead) It's weird, i've been doing pretty good. No vomitting, I don't mean to sound crazy but I almost want to vomit to reiterate to myself that yes the lapband is attached. I do feel tightness in my stomach and my chest occasionally. And the gas is ridiculous. I went for my post op yesterday, and i've gone from clear liquids to full liquids including milk(SKIM). One great product I found was the Carnation Breakfast drink with 2X Protein, I mix it with 1 cup of skim milk and it was satisyfying. The SlimFast had too much fat so it was out of the question. 5 more days of liquids then puree atlest until I see my doctor again on May 16. I haven't lost any and haven't gained any.... So how are you guys doing?...I love the fact that we can chat and support each other:thumbup:

Congrats! I was banded on the 14th and was so happy to see that you a jfc193 were also banded around the same time:thumbup:. I had to also stay in the hospital Doctors orders. It was fine the only complication I had was uvulitis after the surgery. It was huge:eek:and felt weird. I was freaking out seriously it was as wide as my thumb. It's back to normal thank goodness I wouldn't want to walk around like that. I'm on liquids including skim milk for 10 days...it's not that bad. sugar free popsicles are good. Not too many choices. Well girls I hope we stay in touch throughout this journey. take care.

Hi ladies, I haven't gained any weight and have not lost any either. It's been 5 days. I am too still bloated and feel very heavy. The gas is another subject of it's own:cursing:. I hope to start charting some progress soon. I wasn't required to lose any weight pre-op so nothing has really changed at all. Do you think this is normal after 5 days? SWRKTP...I noticed you were banded the day before me:tongue:. Were you nervous any? Banded/4-14-09 Weight/ 231 lbs

Hello everyone! I'm kim and I was banded 2 days ago. I'm still very soar and anxious of what's to come. I could use all the help in the next few weeks as to what I should be eating or what you guys have found that works for you. I look forward to blogging with you all!

Hi Teri, I was just banded 2 days ago and I now exactly what you mean. I have been up and down with my weight for as long as I can remember...after having my son I decided that I should mae the change. I'm 5'1 and 230lbs. that's too much weight on my petite frame...When do you plan on having the surgery?